Head Of Community Development (Public Sector)

VANRATH; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Bangor seeks a Head of Community Development to lead community engagement efforts and manage development strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a degree or equivalent experience, with at least 3 years in senior management within community development. Responsibilities include managing teams, building partnerships, and advising on community policy. Remote working options are available, and the role has a competitive salary range.

Benefits

Work From Home

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of senior management experience in community development.
• Strong financial, project, and change management experience.
• Excellent communication and partnership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop strategies for community development services.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and advise senior management.
• Build partnerships with voluntary and statutory organisations.

Skills

Active and Healthy Communities

Community Development and Programmes

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or 5 years' relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Head of Community Development

Location: Bangor / Agile working
Salary: £68,637 - £72,260
Contract: Permanent

Closing date for applicatons - Friday 3rd October.

About the Role

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting Ards and North Down Borough Council in the appointment of a Head of Community Development.

Operating within the Active and Healthy Communities Directorate, this role covers Community Development, Externally Funded Community Programmes, and Community Centres, and Halls. The post holder will lead efforts to strengthen community engagement, drive social sustainability, and ensure services are inclusive, innovative, and continuously improving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop strategies for community development services.
• Provide advice to senior management on community policy matters.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and build a culture of collaboration and performance.
• Deliver services that directly enhance community wellbeing.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with voluntary, community, and statutory organisations.
• Contribute to the Community Planning process and Local Area Plan.
• Manage budgets, resources, and governance obligations across services.
• Represent the Council at meetings, committees, and external events.

Candidate Criteria

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject OR 5 years' relevant experience.
• At least 3 years' senior management experience within community development, with responsibility for:
• • Strategy and business plan development.
  • Advising senior management.
  • Leading and managing teams.
• Strong financial, project, and change management experience.
• Proven ability to prioritise and balance competing demands.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and partnership skills.
• ICT competence with the ability to exploit technology effectively.
• Access to transport for role duties.

Desirable:

• Additional relevant professional qualifications.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body.

For more information, please contact Ethan Boylan today. IND04

Skills

• Active and Healthy Communities
• Community Development and Programmes

Benefits

• Work From Home
• Excellent Benefits